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- Developmental Genotype-Tissue Expression (dGTEx)1
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- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program6
- Genomics-Enabled Learning Health Systems (gLHS)2
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- Genomic Innovator Awards2
- Polygenic RIsk MEthods in Diverse populations (PRIMED) Consortium1
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- Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare Diseases (GREGOR) Consortium2
Educational Resources
NHGRI educates students, teachers and the public about genomics through outreach events and hands-on activities.
… The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) aims to educate students, … activities. … ​Community Outreach … The National Human Genome Research Institute educates students, teachers and the …
Policy Issues
In June 2013, the Supreme Court determined that DNA in its natural form cannot be patented.
… as invention. Secondly, with the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 all of the human gene sequences were … number, some estimates assert that a fifth of the human genome is subject to patent claims. Patents are issued to … information encoded in a gene, and not just the molecular structure, that makes them valuable to the patent holder. …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is ending diagnostic odysseys for patients with rare diseases.
… approved by the FDA . The ability to read the human genome quickly and cheaply has led to substantial advances in … year or two. … Matt Might and his family provide one such genome sequencing story. Matt and his wife Cristina knew … Medicine Initiative. … Another inspiring story of how genome sequencing can transform the life of someone with a …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics helps us understand evolution and protect our biological ecosystems.
… it was a hoax . In 2008, scientists determined the genome sequence of the platypus . That study showed that the … living things that are present based on matches to known genome sequences. Metagenomics is important because … before. … Think you know what organism has the biggest genome? Try your hand at this activity by Science Buddies …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is establishing more robust methods for DNA-based forensic analyses.
… were being used well before the completion of the Human Genome Project, but newer approaches are speeding up and … the scientific scenes. In the 0.1 percent of the human genome sequence that differs between people [see Human … bases GAAT. You might have 10 copies of that GAAT in your genome, while your neighbor might have 14. Since the repeat …
News Release
NHGRI marks its fourteenth annual National DNA Day by organizing a nationwide network of educational events for students, teachers and health professionals.
… Kiara Palmer … The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) will mark its fourteenth … Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double … ​ … National DNA Day 2015, DNA Day events map, Human Genome Project, Carla Easter, Ph.D., DNA Day event starter …
For Teachers
The genetic timeline lesson plan gives students an historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
… that led to our present understanding of the human genome. … Students will learn about scientists from many … arise with the completion of the sequencing of the human genome. … Overview … Educational Objectives … Preparation and … the discoveries that led to our understanding of the human genome. ​ … Genomics 101, Genomics Lesson Plan, Timeline Of …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… for each patient. … Did you know that the sequence of your genome can determine how you respond to certain medications? … or tailoring a person's medications based on their genome, would not be possible without sequencing the genomes … uses for DNA sequencing is not to just sequence one human genome - but rather to sequence many human genomes to …
Events
October 1, 2015 marked the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. To commemorate this anniversary, NHGRI hosted a seminar series.
… marked the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Human Genome Project. To commemorate this anniversary in a fashion that showcases the rich history of the Human Genome Project and the field of genomics over the last … seminar series entitled "A Quarter Century after the Human Genome Project's Launch: Lessons Beyond the Base Pairs." The …
Fact Sheets
Epigenomics is a field in which researchers chart the locations and understand the functions of all the chemical tags that mark the genome.
… the functions of all the chemical tags that mark the genome. … The epigenome is a multitude of chemical compounds that can tell the genome what to do. The human genome is the complete assembly of DNA (deoxyribonucleic …